Great Season For Two Teams!

There are those in the Bellarmine-Jefferson High girls’ basketball program who felt their season wasn’t a complete success.

The Guards, who captured California Interscholastic Federation Southern Section and state championships in 2009, fell short of accomplishing those feats this season, losing in the Division IV semifinals of the playoffs.

The team was beaten by Windward, 61-57.

However, the Bell-Jeff players and coaches should be proud of their playoff accomplishment. It was the third consecutive season the Guards have advanced to the semifinals.

In addition to its fine postseason run, Bell-Jeff also captured a third straight Santa Cruz League title.

The Lady Guards take their first step towards another State championship on Tuesday night @ 7pm  when they go on the road to face the Corcoran Panthers.

Bell-Jeff wasn’t the only area team that enjoyed success during the fall season.

Despite being seeded 11th in the Division IIAA playoffs, the Burbank High boys’ basketball team played its way to the semifinals for only the second time in school history.

Burbank made the semifinal appearance for the first time in 43 years.

Both teams should be saluted for their fine seasons.

Burbank Leader